The Tortoise or the Kachua represents the maximum age and longevity, strength, determination and will power. Tortoise Is Important In Both Vastu Shastra And In Feng Shui. As Tortoise Is Gifted With Long Life Therefore In Vastu Shastra And In Feng Shui It Gives Long Life. As In Hindu Puranas, Lord Vishnu Took The Form Of Tortoise To Uphold The Earth And Its Beings During The Sagar Manthan; Lord Vishnus Tortoise Is Second Avatar And Is Called As Kurma Avatar. These Days You Can Find Tortoise In All Homes Who Believe In Vastu Shastra And Feng Shui. They Are Made Up Of Resins, Metal, Glass, Mud, Crystals Or Else Of Wood.The glass plate which holds tortoise has floral and leaf pattern golden metallic border and has a diameter of 5.5 inches. The metal tortoise is crafted with perfection and has numeric pattern engraved on the bottom inner side which is considered to be very auspicious and brings wealth. The plate is not meant to be filled with water. The engraved design on the glass plate may vary as it is handcrafted.